The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
833 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft